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November 18, 2015 · 9 Comments

Rustic Wrapped Burlap DIY Christmas Tree

Christmas· Seasonal· Winter

I love the texture of burlap. I think it adds a rustic warmth to home decor. Today I created a simple DIY Christmas tree, that would be easy to customize with color or pattern. There are so many options of printed burlap these days. I chose to keep mine traditional, unadorned burlap. This took about 40 minutes to throw together, and would be darling as a multi-sized trio.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-011Supplies needed to make your own burlap DIY Christmas tree:ClickLinks1

  • 2.5″ Natural Burlap Accent Wrap (this roll contains 10 yards of burlap- I used more than half of the roll)
  • Paper Mache Cone (I used 13.75 inch)
  • 3D Wooden Star
  • Hot Glue Gun/Glue Sticks
  • Glue Gun Helper Set – (Finger Protectors)
  • Silver Paint
  • Black Ink Pad

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-2Choose a roll of burlap that is no less than 2.5″ wide and 6-7 yards long. Loosely wrap your burlap around the base of your cone. Make sure you have about a 1″ overlap.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-3Cut the burlap at the overlap. Run a thin line of hot glue down the upper seam of the burlap wrap and fold the wrap in half lengthwise to adhere.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-4I highly recommend wearing protective Hot Glue Gun helps for this step. Burlap is very loose in texture, and the glue seeps right through.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-5When the edges are adhered, it will resemble a burlap tube.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-6Apply hot glue to the pinched edge of the tube, and adhere it around the perimeter of the base of the cone.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-7Get as close to the bottom as you can with the first row.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-9Continue to add rows of burlap in the same manner. Try to space your rows as close together. This will add fullness to your completed DIY Christmas tree.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-10As the cone gets smaller, you will need to “ruffle” the burlap by pinching the burlap as you adhere it to the cone. Don’t worry about the burlap rows being perfect.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-11The top rows will be really weird looking because the cone is so narrow. This is okay.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-12When all of the burlap rows are adhered, then begin cutting the burlap into approximately 1- 1 1/2″ sections. DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-13 Use sharp scissors for this part.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-14Alternate the cut lines, row by row, so they are staggered. Continue until all the rows of burlap are cut.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-15Add your painted wooden star to the top of the DIY Christmas tree using hot glue. I painted mine silver, and then added black ink to make it look like an aged pewter.

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-16That’s it, your burlap DIY Christmas tree is done! You can easily customize the material to fit your decor.

 

DIY-Christmas-tree-burlap-Crafts-Unleashed-171Want another fun DIY Christmas tree craft idea? Check out this adorable craft stick Christmas tree craft!

Shaunte

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Shaunte

Shaunte is a 30-something, chocolate-loving, SAHM from Utah. She has been scrapbooking since 1997, the dreaded era of photos cropped with deco scissors. Since then, her work has evolved into a clean, linear, photo-focused style. Her favorite subjects to scrap are her husband and five kids (never a lack for subject material there).

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Comments

  1. Cindy says

    October 27, 2016 at 12:40 am

    So glad to see you use the finger protectors – see so many tutorials with ladies that don’t use them – unbelievable when using the hot glue gun . . . .

    Reply
  2. Momina says

    October 10, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    It’s lovely… i love everything made with burlap… burlap crafts always look so unique and beautiful

    Reply
  3. Brooke says

    October 9, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    Could you give me the dimensions of the star please?

    Reply
    • Sarah {Crafts Unleashed Editor} says

      October 10, 2016 at 8:36 am

      Brooke, you can purchase the star here: https://www.consumercrafts.com/store/details/catalog/basics-wood-cut-outs/9191-50
      Click the colored links in the supply list to shop the products used.

      Reply
      • Brooke says

        October 10, 2016 at 10:29 am

        Thank You!!

        Reply
  4. Gina says

    December 23, 2015 at 5:14 am

    I Love your ideas. Please don’t stop! 🙂

    Could you please tell us how to neaten up burlap ends? I got some yards from the fabric store but the ends are out of sync and have a lot of loose bits. How do I get a presentable edge when this hasn’t already been cut this way?

    Reply
  5. Charlott4e says

    November 24, 2015 at 6:05 am

    Love your Studio…..I too call my Craft room My Studio. Frog Holler Studio East. My husband is a musician and has a building connected to our barn that is a real Music Studio where he records and stuff……so I think of myself as an artist so hell yes I should have a studio too his is West and mine is East. I am wondering what the dimensions of your studio are and what are the dimensions of that wonderful Expedit, I will have to look into that. My problem is I have counters all around the entire room with shelves, open and some with doors top and bottom. except for my work space and there I have put storage drawers for more “stuff”.
    I just wanted to tell you from one person who creates in a studio to another I think your place is the bomb. Charlotte

    Reply

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